Introduction to Guppylang (Paperback)
Devlin Ashor
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Add to basketPaperback. Start writing quantum programs today-even if you've never coded. Introduction to Guppylang: Python-Based Quantum Programming for Beginners turns quantum ideas into clear, runnable steps you can try on your laptop-no heavy math, no special hardware. Across 30-40 runnable examples and 3 capstone projects (teleportation, adaptive phase estimation, graph-state patterns), you'll build confidence fast.New language, newly released: Guppylang was publicly announced in August 2025 (with the package posted on PyPI the same week). It's a Python-embedded quantum language designed for modern hybrid workflows-so you write readable Python while expressing true quantum control flow.This book makes quantum programming feel like normal problem solving. You'll use Guppylang to create, transform, and measure qubits in readable Python; apply ownership (linear) types to keep qubits safe; and write measurement-based control with ordinary if/while. A built-in Selene emulator with seeded runs lets you verify results, compare counts, and debug quickly with labeled outputs.Why Guppylang stands outPython-embedded, not a separate silo: write hybrid quantum-classical code with familiar syntax.Ownership / linear qubits: compile-time safety that prevents no-cloning and accidental reuse.Full measurement-dependent control: natural if/while over outcomes-no awkward workarounds.Strong, helpful typing: clear errors and intent-great for teaching and production hygiene.Selene emulator included: deterministic, seeded local runs; parity checks and labeled results for quick validation.Fault-tolerance oriented: supports error-correction workflows and verification-friendly patterns so your code scales toward fault-tolerant devices as they arrive.Robustness in practice: defensive patterns, assertions, and result labeling reduce error indicators and make regressions easy to catch.What You'll LearnZero-to-ready: quick Python primer, clean install, first working programCore quantum, simply: qubits, gates, entanglement, measurementAdaptive logic in Python: branch on measurement outcomesSafety by design: prevent no-cloning and accidental reuseTrust and test: local emulator, reproducible seeds, lightweight checksInterop basics: where import/export fits now-and hardware laterWho It's For: curious beginners and non-coders, students and self-learners, plus developers and educators who want readable, testable quantum code with minimal math.Clear steps. Real programs. Laptop-only. If you can follow Python examples, you can start quantum programming-today.GET YOUR COPY NOW This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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